Indigenous Languages
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Mohawk-language Bible published after decades of work by Kanesatake manHarvey Satewas Gabriel, who has also written a Mohawk dictionary, is not the first member of his family to take language preservation to heart.CanadaAug 30
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Bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency sees first graduates cross the stageThe bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency celebrated its first graduates at UBC Okanagan -- the program is Canada’s first bachelor’s degree of Indigenous language fluency.EducationJun 8
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Font gives fresh look to B.C. Indigenous languages while working on reconciliationVanessa Campbell said it has taken four years to get the font right and it's a sign of respect for the Indigenous people whose land the university is on.EducationJun 7
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Youth from Treaty 4, Sask. work together to revitalize Indigenous languagesLeaders, Indigenous language speakers and elders from the FHQTC gathered with youth from File Hills, Sask., who planted trees to symbolize growth and reclaiming their languages.FeaturesMay 10
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‘We are still here:’ Indigenous Tunisians still fighting for rights 1,300 years after colonizationIt's been more than 1,300 years since the Arabs colonized Tunisia. Why are its Indigenous people, the Amazigh, still struggling for basic recognition?WorldMar 21
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Thousands of Indigenous people in B.C. are learning their languages: studyThe study shows that roughly 3,000 Indigenous people in B.C. have begun learning their languages in the province over the last four years.PerspectivesFeb 23
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Stoney Nakoda First Nation introduces teaching textbook to keep traditional language aliveThe Stoney Nakoda First Nation in southwestern Alberta has come up with a new textbook and dictionary as a way of preserving its traditional language.CanadaJan 23
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New SeaBus terminal artwork welcomes commuters in 2 B.C. First Nations languagesA sign at the Lonsdale Quay terminal entrance bid patrons "Welcome" in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim, and "Welcome to our lands and waters" in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.CanadaJan 10
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‘Without language, identity is lost.’ Reviving Indigenous languages in Canada’s NorthEfforts to revitalize Indigenous languages are underway in Canada's North, thanks to dedicated elders, teachers, translators and broadcasters.CanadaDec 29, 2022
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Experts call for more ‘sustainable’ funding to revitalize Indigenous languagesSeveral speakers emphasized the need for funding in front of members of the House of Commons Indigenous and northern affairs committee, which is studying the issue.CanadaDec 12, 2022
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